San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC preview and prediction
The match
Puntarenas FC travel to face San Carlos in the Primera División on Sunday 30 August (23:00 WAT). San Carlos are 5th with 26 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Puntarenas FC sit 7th on 19 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
San Carlos's last 5: WWLLD Most recently they beat LD Alajuelense 1–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Puntarenas FC's last 5: WLLDD Most recently they beat Perez Zeledon 1–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 March 2026, finished Puntarenas FC 0–0 San Carlos.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.9 goals: 1.1 for San Carlos and 0.8 for Puntarenas FC. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 71% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: San Carlos 45%, draw 22%, Puntarenas FC 33%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 52% chance at odds of 1.73. Predicted score: San Carlos 1–1 Puntarenas FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
San Carlos45%fair 2.22 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.00
Puntarenas FC33%fair 3.07 · @3.10
1.89Expected goals
1.06San Carlos xG
0.83Puntarenas FC xG
52%Both score
29%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
0–015%
1–113%
0–112%
2–09%
2–17%
From our goals model: San Carlos 1.1 – 0.8 Puntarenas FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC?
On our numbers San Carlos have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Puntarenas FC 33%.
How many goals will there be in San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC?
We expect about 1.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 29% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC?
Our predicted score is San Carlos 1–1 Puntarenas FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.9 goals in total.
When is San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC?
San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
